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Old Norse Translator

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Translate English into saga-era Old Norse words and phrases, and back.

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Old Norse glossary (99 words & phrases)
  • á → river
  • afl → strength
  • álfr → elf
  • ást → love
  • barn → child
  • berserkr → berserker
  • bjǫrn → bear
  • bóndi → farmer
  • bróðir → brother
  • dagr → day
  • dauði → death
  • dreki → dragon
  • dróttning → queen
  • dvergr → dwarf
  • eigi → not
  • ek → i
  • ek heiti → i am called
  • eldr → fire
  • er → is
  • faðir → father
  • fé → treasure (also: cattle, wealth)
  • fjall → mountain
  • friðr → peace
  • gæfa → luck
  • gamall → old
  • góðr → good
  • guð → god
  • gull → gold
  • heill → hello (to a man; ‘heil’ to a woman — lit. ‘hale, whole’)
  • heill ok sæll → hail and be happy (fuller greeting)
  • heim → home
  • hermaðr → warrior
  • hestr → horse
  • himinn → sky
  • hǫll → hall
  • hrafn → raven
  • hraustr → brave
  • hús → house
  • illr → bad
  • íss → ice
  • já → yes
  • jarl → chieftain
  • járn → iron
  • jǫrð → earth
  • jǫtunn → giant
  • kona → woman
  • konungr → king
  • langskip → longship
  • líf → life
  • lítill → little
  • maðr → man
  • máni → moon
  • mikill → great
  • minn → my
  • móðir → mother
  • nei → no
  • nótt → night
  • Óðinn → odin
  • ok → and
  • orðstírr → fame (‘word-fame’ — reputation)
  • orðstírr deyr aldregi → word-fame never dies (from the Hávamál)
  • ørlǫg → fate
  • ormr → serpent
  • ǫrn → eagle
  • orrosta → battle
  • óvinr → enemy (lit. ‘un-friend’)
  • øx → axe
  • ragnarǫk → ragnarok (‘doom of the gods’)
  • rún → rune
  • sær → sea
  • silfr → silver
  • skál → cheers
  • skáld → poet
  • skip → ship
  • skjaldmær → shieldmaiden
  • skjǫldr → shield
  • skógr → forest
  • sœmd → honor
  • sól → sun
  • spjót → spear
  • sterkr → strong
  • stjarna → star
  • stormr → storm
  • sumar → summer
  • sverð → sword
  • systir → sister
  • úlfr → wolf
  • ungr → young
  • Valhǫll → valhalla (‘hall of the slain’)
  • vatn → water
  • vér → we
  • vetr → winter
  • víkingr → viking
  • vindr → wind
  • vinr → friend
  • vitr → wise
  • þing → assembly
  • Þórr → thor
  • þú → you

Saga-era Old Norse word-and-phrase map (dictionary forms, with þ, ð, ǫ, æ). Old Norse grammar — cases and conjugation — is not modeled, so unmapped words pass through unchanged. Pair it with the Runic Translator to write the result in Elder Futhark.

Old Norse Translator lets you translate English into saga-era Old Norse words and phrases, and back. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. It’s free, needs no sign-up, and works on any device.

How to use the Old Norse Translator

  1. 1Enter your text. Type or paste your text into the “English or Old Norse text” box.
  2. 2Pick a direction. Use the Swap button to choose which way to translate.
  3. 3Get your result. Read the result instantly. Your translated text + glossary appears in the output box.
  4. 4Copy it. Tap “Copy” to copy the result to your clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Old Norse Translator free?

Yes. Old Norse Translator is completely free to use, with no sign-up, account, or limits.

Does the Old Norse Translator store or upload my text?

No. This tool processes everything locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or logged.

Can I use the Old Norse Translator on my phone?

Yes. The tool is mobile-friendly with large tap targets and works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Can it translate both ways?

Yes. Use the Swap button to translate in either direction between english or old norse text and the result.

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